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Alternative proteins both an opportunity and a threat to NZ

The rise of alternative proteins has been rapid, fueled by millions of dollars from cash-rich tech companies.

A new survey of the threats posed by alternative proteins to New Zealand’s red meat farmers also shows a wealth of opportunities, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand (BLNZ).

Fat-bottom girls gain attention

Is that a hint of a smile? Blair Gallagher and his son Hamish (far left) look on as the bidding for Lot 19 heads to $15,000, thought to be a NZ record for a crossbred ram lamb.

The introduction of the Beltex breed to the New Zealand sheep industry is off to a flying start: the breed’s inaugural sale drew a price believed to be a New Zealand record for any crossbred ram lamb.

New Beef + Lamb chair steps up

Southland sheep and beef farmer Andrew Morrison steps into the Beef + Lamb NZ chairmanship as the levy-funded organisation implements a revised strategy.

Research decodes farmers’ media habits

In the internet age, rural newspapers and magazines are still accessed at least weekly by 88% of farmers and growers.

New independent research about farmers’ and growers’ media habits reveals the rural market is unique.

Spot-market stock selling unhelpful

Only about 20% of stock in the whole meat industry is actually being supplied to processors on contract, says Dr Nic Lees, senior lecturer agribusiness management at Lincoln University.

Shearathon raises $44k for mental health

Local Heiniger shearing equipment rep, Geoff Holmes, pitches in during the 24-hour Shearathon raising money for suicide prevention and mental health promotion in the shearing industry.

The Herlihy family’s 24-hour charity Shearathon, raising money for mental health and suicide prevention in the shearing industry, could become an annual fixture following the success of the recent North Canterbury event.

Carbon neutral status close

Former Beef + Lamb NZ chair James Parsons.

The sheep and beef sector may be closer to carbon neutral status than it realises, says James Parsons in his final speech as chairman of Beef + Lamb NZ.